Quantum-Inspired Simulation of Complex Fluid Dynamics

Jincheng Zhang

Published Sep 6, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

This paper presents a novel approach to simulating complex fluid dynamics, specifically turbulent flows, utilizing quantum-inspired algorithms. Traditional numerical methods, such as Navier-Stokes solvers, often struggle with the computational demands of accurately representing turbulence, leading to significant processing times and limitations in practical applications. We introduce a simulation strategy based on quantum amplitude estimation (QAE), a technique inspired by quantum computing principles, to accelerate the solution process. The core idea is to approximate the probability amplitude associated with different fluid states, thereby reducing the number of iterations required to reach a stable solution. We demonstrate, through theoretical analysis and a simplified numerical framework, that QAE offers a promising path toward more efficient and accurate simulations of turbulent flows, potentially bridging the gap between classical computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the computational benefits anticipated from full-scale quantum simulation. This work lays the groundwork for future research exploring the full potential of quantum-inspired algorithms in tackling complex fluid dynamics problems.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22459635

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